Microsoft Azure Training and Certifications

Microsoft Azure is a versatile cloud computing platform solution that gives businesses the ability to expertly manage software applications for their network of managed datacenters around the world. This includes the creation, deployment, and management of applications for the network. Azure enables organizations to create applications using any language, tool, or framework and integrate public applications in the cloud with an existing IT environment.

Why Should You Consider Azure Training?

Whether you’re new to cloud computing or an experienced Azure developer, New Horizons has the right Azure training for you. Solidify your understanding of cloud computing or learn how to master the Azure Stack. With authorized Azure training from New Horizons IT professionals gain the necessary programming skills to build scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure applications for cloud-based systems. Earning Azure certifications will give you essential tools so you can leverage your Visual Studio and .NET expertise to develop new applications for the cloud. You will be able to build, deploy, monitor, and continually develop ASP.NET applications for your Azure cloud while also hosting Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) services with Azure.

What Are the Benefits of Azure Certifications?

With real-world training and certifications you instantly gain the marketable skills businesses are desperately seeking out. Obtaining certification in Microsoft Azure is valuable to IT professionals and their employers. As the cloud continues to expand and house critical information and applications for businesses, employers need experts to manage, maintain, and develop their network. Training for Azure certifications puts you in the driver’s seat and helps you expand your knowledge and expertise of the platform so you can stand apart from others in your field.

Who Should Receive Azure Training?

Microsoft Azure training from New Horizons is aimed at .NET developers that have web application experience and are currently exploring the development of new applications or porting existing applications to Azure. Comprehensive Azure Server training from New Horizons offers IT training for every expertise level, including:

Microsoft Azure Training Solutions

New Horizons offers a number of Microsoft Azure courses that meet your level of experience to help you get the most out of your training. Training starts at the introductory level for developers and continues with targeted courses for configuring and deploying a private cloud. As you progress through the training, focus is also put on developing Microsoft Azure solutions, training for AWS experts, and an advanced course for IT professionals.

New Horizons Learning Group is an authorized Gold Microsoft Learning Partner offering the complete line of Official Microsoft Curriculum for the IT Professional taught by certified expert instructors. Choose from the following Azure training solutions: Live Instructor Led Training, Microsoft On-Demand, or Azure Training Bundles.

Instructor-led Training creates the atmosphere needed to be able to truly focus on and learn the material without distractions that come from self paced eLearning. IT teams and department staff typically learn more effectively together when in an instructor-led program. This shared environment fosters mutual support and enhanced collaboration. Taking a team-building approach gives your company added benefits that go beyond the class itself. You can take In Live Instructor Led and Online Training at any of our New Horizons Locations.

10979 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
This two-day course is perfect for IT administrators making their first jump into the cloud with Azure. In addition to basic cloud computing concepts and knowledge, you’ll also receive Azure-specific training such as the ability to configure virtual machines, implement Azure networks and manage cloud storage.

10992 Integrating On-Premises Core Infrastructure with Microsoft Azure
This 3-day course covers a range of components, including Azure Compute, Azure Storage, and network services that customers can benefit from when deploying hybrid solutions. In this context, the term hybrid means integrating infrastructure technologies that customers host in on-premises data centers with Azure IaaS and PaaS services. This course offers an overview of these services, providing the knowledge necessary to design hybrid solutions properly. It also includes a number of demonstrations and labs that enable students to develop hands-on skills that are necessary when implementing such solutions.

10993 Integrating On-Premises Identity Infrastructure with Microsoft Azure
This course teaches IT professionals how to integrate their on-premises AD DS environment with Azure AD and how to use Azure AD as a directory service. It also teaches candidates how to use Azure RMS to protect sensitive documents. Additionally, it focuses on how to enhance authentication with multi-factor authentication and how to monitor directory synchronization health.

20487 Developing Windows Azure and Web Services
If you’ve got at least six months’ experience programming in .NET and want to learn more about deploying hybrid environments, this course is for you. Upon completion you’ll have the skills to query and manipulate data with Entity Framework, create-SOAP based devices and secure WCF services. In addition, this course helps prepare you for ongoing Azure certification with training for exam 70-487.

20773 Analyzing Big Data with Microsoft R
The main purpose of this three-day course is to give students the ability to use Microsoft R Server to create and run an analysis on a large dataset, and show how to utilize it in Big Data environments, such as a Hadoop or Spark cluster, or a SQL Server database. This course will also help prepare students for one of the exams required to earn the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Machine Learning certification.

20774 Perform Cloud Data Science with Azure Machine Learning
The main purpose of this five-day course is to give students the ability to analyze and present data by using Azure Machine Learning, and to provide an introduction to the use of machine learning with big data tools, such as HDInsight and R Services. This course will also help prepare students for one of the exams required to earn the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Machine Learning certification.

40369 Cloud Fundamentals
This course helps you prepare for Microsoft Technology Associate Exam 98-369, and build an understanding of these topics: The cloud, enabling, using and configuring cloud services, supporting cloud users, and administering Office 365 and Microsoft Intune.

Balance the demands of your busy work schedule with being able to build on your Microsoft technical expertise thanks to Microsoft Official Courses On-Demand (MOC On-Demand). MOC On-Demand uses high-quality video and reading materials, along with live hands-on labs and periodic knowledge checks, to help you improve your Microsoft technology skills at your own pace. Train when you choose – learn all at once or for a few minutes at a time. MOC On-Demand allows you to take control of your learning experience and is now available from New Horizons Learning Group, a certified Microsoft Gold Learning Partner.

With the new Microsoft Azure role-based certification scheme powered through New Horizons, you choose how you want to learn, when you want to learn, and where you want to learn.With multiple learning options for each job role, you can mix and match or bundle and save to find the learning method that's perfect for you.

Microsoft Azure Certifications

Ready to ramp up your Azure knowledge and take your Microsoft certification to the next level? Microsoft Azure online training from New Horizons provides both the high-level concepts and hands-on experience you need to master Microsoft’s cloud platform. Expand the tab below to review the available certification for Azure, required exams and suggested courses for preparation.

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Find an Azure Training & Certification Location Near You

Ready to become a Azure certified professional? Looking to advance your career or start a new one? New Horizons Learning Group provides a clear learning path and training for professionals looking to master Azure. New Horizons Learning Group has 11 convenient locations in major west coast and southwestern cities. Each of our facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and well versed instructors. Most of our courses can be taken in person or online. We provide hosted long distance courses, online live, dedicated and onsite training for groups, instructor led courses, and even custom courses. Find one of our convenient locations near you and start learning today:

What Our Students Say About Azure Training and Certifications

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